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Utility Room with Red Cabinets and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

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Hardingwoods
Hardingwoods
Gregg Homebuilding CompanyGregg Homebuilding Company
This is an example of a classic l-shaped utility room in Nashville with shaker cabinets, red cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, grey floors and white worktops.
Modern Golf Course Home
Modern Golf Course Home
HMH Architecture + InteriorsHMH Architecture + Interiors
Andrew Pogue
Photo of a medium sized modern galley separated utility room in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, composite countertops, porcelain flooring and black floors.
Blush & Burgundy
Blush & Burgundy
Rencraft LtdRencraft Ltd
This bespoke kitchen is the perfect blend of subtle elements alongside statement design. While the irregular ceiling heights and central pillar could have posed a problem, the clever colour scheme serves to draw your eye away from these areas and focuses instead on the dramatic charcoal grey cabinetry with its bevelled door detail and knurled, polished brass handles. A bespoke bar area with built-in Miele wine cooler has been hand-painted in a rich, luxurious shade of purple. While the use of an antique mirror splashback in this area further enhances the luxurious feel of the design. Reeded glass has been used in the display cabinets both within the bar and also either side of the sink, which has been strategically positioned by the window to allow lovely views out to the garden. The whole kitchen has been finished with Corian worktops, beautifully moulded to provide a seamless wet area along with an unobtrusive splashback and extractor hood above the Miele Induction hob. Other appliances include a Miele oven stack with warming drawer, a Quooker and an American style fridge freezer. A run of full height cabinetry has been provided along one wall with a double door larder cupboard, open shelving and a secret door leading through to the bespoke utility. In the centre of the room the large, square shaped island has ample space for storage and seating. Here a softer shade of blush pink has been chosen to delicately contrast with the deeper tones throughout the rest of the room.
Bright and Colorful Laundry Room
Bright and Colorful Laundry Room
Anna Lisa Avelar Interior DesignAnna Lisa Avelar Interior Design
Laundry room Christopher Stark Photo
This is an example of a medium sized rural l-shaped utility room in San Francisco with a submerged sink, engineered stone countertops, white walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, shaker cabinets and red cabinets.
Belle Meade Elegance
Belle Meade Elegance
Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath DesignerTerri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer
Photographer is Steven Long, Designer is Terri Sears
Photo of a large classic u-shaped utility room in Nashville with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige walls, porcelain flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Norwegian Retreat
Norwegian Retreat
Westwind Woodworkers Inc.Westwind Woodworkers Inc.
Michael's Photography
Photo of a medium sized rustic single-wall separated utility room in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate countertops, brown walls, medium hardwood flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Home Remodel
Home Remodel
Angela Francis Interiors, LLCAngela Francis Interiors, LLC
Angela Francis
This is an example of a medium sized classic u-shaped utility room in St Louis with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, beige floors and black worktops.
Penthouse Condominium
Penthouse Condominium
Gallery Interiors and Rockford Kitchen DesignGallery Interiors and Rockford Kitchen Design
Photo by Mallory Chrisman Photos by Eric Buzenberg Voted by industry peers as "Best Interior Elements and Best Kitchen Design," Grand Rapids, MI Parade of Homes, Fall 2012
2nd Street
2nd Street
Space InterventionSpace Intervention
Traditional l-shaped separated utility room in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, engineered stone countertops, beige splashback, engineered quartz splashback, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and beige worktops.
Warm Kitchen Remodel with Red Accents
Warm Kitchen Remodel with Red Accents
Legacy KitchensLegacy Kitchens
Photo of a medium sized rural single-wall separated utility room in Calgary with a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, granite worktops, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and beige floors.
Boone Fork Custom Home
Boone Fork Custom Home
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Photography by Bernard Russo
This is an example of an expansive rustic utility room in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate countertops, beige walls, ceramic flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Prospect Lefferts Gardens Townhouse
Prospect Lefferts Gardens Townhouse
Johann Grobler ArchitectsJohann Grobler Architects
Amanda Kirkpatrick
This is an example of a contemporary single-wall utility room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, a side by side washer and dryer and white worktops.
Humbercrest laundry room
Humbercrest laundry room
Lisa Lev DesignLisa Lev Design
www.jamesramsay.ca
Photo of a small modern u-shaped separated utility room in Toronto with an utility sink, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, laminate countertops, white walls, lino flooring and a side by side washer and dryer.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms
HBK PhotographyHBK Photography
HBK Photography shot for Emily Tucker Design
Design ideas for a small single-wall separated utility room with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, beige walls, ceramic flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors and beige worktops.
Home with Hidden Wine Room
Home with Hidden Wine Room
Scott Gregory Designer Homes, Inc.Scott Gregory Designer Homes, Inc.
Laundry Room
Inspiration for a small traditional u-shaped utility room in Grand Rapids with red cabinets, white walls, a side by side washer and dryer, an utility sink, shaker cabinets, composite countertops and ceramic flooring.
Gladwyne Colonial
Gladwyne Colonial
SHOPHOUSESHOPHOUSE
Rachel McGinn Photography
Traditional separated utility room in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer and wallpapered walls.
Peninsula Camp
Peninsula Camp
Adirondack DesignAdirondack Design
John Griebsch
This is an example of a large rustic single-wall utility room in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, granite worktops, grey walls, slate flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, multi-coloured floors, grey worktops and red cabinets.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
McCall Design & PlanningMcCall Design & Planning
Inspiration for a country single-wall utility room in Boise with a built-in sink, wood worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a side by side washer and dryer, brown floors, brown worktops, shaker cabinets and red cabinets.
Highland Park
Highland Park
Dresner Design | Chicago Custom Kitchens CabinetsDresner Design | Chicago Custom Kitchens Cabinets
The combination Laundry Room/Office features Red gloss lacquer cabinets with aluminum edging by Stossa, Two washers, two dryers, and White Formica countertops with stainless edge 2 1/2” thick. There is a utility sink, built-in desk, under cabinet lighting and power strip, with stained concrete floors. Photo by Jim Tschetter
High Design in Regular-Looking Ranch
High Design in Regular-Looking Ranch
NSPJ ArchitectsNSPJ Architects
The bright lacquered pop of color in this laundry area create a fun atmosphere for a rather daunting task. Photo by NSPJ Architects / Cathy Kudelko
Small contemporary galley separated utility room in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, quartz worktops, white walls and a side by side washer and dryer.

Utility Room with Red Cabinets and a Side By Side Washer and Dryer Ideas and Designs

A well designed utility room can rise to become one of our favourite rooms in the house, boasting the accolade of existing solely to make our lives easier. Few of us are fans of chores such as washing, cleaning and ironing, but with a high-spec, well put together utility design they could be a breeze. For this reason, it makes sense to design an utility room to be as functional as possible, the very model of “everything in its place”, with carefully thought out utility room storage. That, however, doesn’t have to mean it can’t look nice – even super-utilitarian appliances like a washing machine, tumble dryer, laundry basket and recycling bin can be dressed up by their surroundings and made to look great as part of your utility design.

What do I need in my utility room?

Most utility rooms tend to be a small room just off the kitchen or hallway, so you are likely to be working with a compact space. Your main priority will involve planning utility room storage around your white goods. A utility room is usually intended primarily as a laundry room, so it makes sense to first install your plumbed items: the sink, washing machine and, if you have one, tumble dryer. If you run short of space and can’t afford to have a separate washer and dryer, then consider an integrated washer-dryer for your utility design. Built-in storage is a great idea in utility rooms to make best use of the available space, and you might want to also consider built in ironing boards, clothes airers and retractable washing lines. These items tend to be a bit cumbersome and are forever getting in the way, so designing special utility room storage for them or fixing them to a wall so they are easily folded away is an excellent space-saver and well worth the implementation. Free standing items such as laundry baskets and clothes hampers can be tucked neatly under specially designed worktops, and a selection of stacking plastic storage boxes, tins or wicker baskets can be used to help keep the room clutter free.

How do I decorate my utility room?

Decorating an utility room is the ultimate exercise in form meeting functionality. As it’s a room that, alas, invariably people spend a great deal of time in, you will want keep the utility room a calm and clean space. Utility room storage is essential for keeping this area tidy; attractively painted shelves and cupboards can be used to stow away all the bottles and boxes used for laundry and cleaning, as well as appliances such as vacuum cleaners and irons. An attractive country style utility design can be achieved by hanging bright or patterned curtains in front of wall mounted shelves – it will perk up the room and keep clutter hidden away. Floors should be hard-wearing and easy to clean (just think of those dirty boots traipsing in through the back door!) – to this end, stone, tile, laminate or vinyl flooring will be the most low-maintenance and durable. All in all, bear in mind that just because this is primarily a practical space doesn’t mean it needs to be dull – you can inject personality into your utility design in your choices of colour and decorative accessories. Consider quirky signage, blackboards for scribbling down shopping lists, and decorative bottles and boxes for stowing away household bits and bobs.

Do I need a sink in my utility room?

Utility room sinks are designed for those jobs that don’t quite belong in the kitchen – hand washing, dirty boots, watering indoor plants – and typically have a more industrial aesthetic than kitchen sinks. In fact, the iconic butler sink’s originally designated purpose was, as you might imagine, a sink for the butler, who was responsible for washing precious glassware and other items that required special attention and soaking. In case you’ve ever wondered, this is why butler sinks are so deep – for that matter, the only difference between butler sinks and Belfast sinks is the overflow built in to Belfast sinks which don’t feature in butler sinks. If the rustic charm of ceramic sinks appeal to you but your utility room would benefit a less substantial piece, French farmhouse sinks may be the perfect option; cast in French clay to produce a more refined finish, farmhouse sinks can be a thinner, more elegant alternative to their robust counterparts. As well as offering practicality, ceramic sinks make a beautiful statement centrepiece – utility rooms with a country or shabby chic feel will find the perfect complement to rustic wooden units with a butler or farmhouse sink. Smaller sinks are perfectly adequate if your utility room doesn’t demand as much from you, if you do the odd bit of rinsing instead of regularly being elbow-deep in heavy-duty washing. Stainless steel sinks are a practical choice that can withstand the bashing they will get in an utility room set up. Composite sinks are available in granite and quartz variations, both boasting superior durability and damage resistance; to boot, their smooth clean finish lends itself to an ultramodern style utility room. If you’re still unsure on your utility design, take a look through the hundreds of photos for some utility room ideas from professional designers and other homeowners. You might find a design theme or some utility room storage ideas that will inspire you for your utility room makeover.
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